US Bridges

County Road 9 over Substation Branch

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Alabama · 3 Mi. North of ST.HY.86 · Structure no. 017101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Substation Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Substation Branch in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesSubstation Branch
Location3 Mi. North of ST.HY.86
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31502, -87.90427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1995)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Substation Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Substation Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Substation Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Substation Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Substation Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.